diff --git a/src/cryptonote_core/blockchain.cpp b/src/cryptonote_core/blockchain.cpp
index 449ec9591..2c65f70ff 100644
--- a/src/cryptonote_core/blockchain.cpp
+++ b/src/cryptonote_core/blockchain.cpp
@@ -1279,8 +1279,8 @@ bool Blockchain::handle_alternative_block(const block& b, const crypto::hash& id
 
             bool r = switch_to_alternative_blockchain(alt_chain, true);
 
-            bvc.m_added_to_main_chain = r;
-            bvc.m_verifivation_failed = !r;
+            if (r) bvc.m_added_to_main_chain = true;
+            else bvc.m_verifivation_failed = true;
 
             return r;
         }